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Between Defrosting
To avoid frequent defrosting, occasionally use
a plastic scraper to remove frost. Scrape with
a pulling motion. Never use a metal instrument
to remove frost.
CARE AND CLEANING
CAUTION
Damp objects stick to cold metal surfaces.
Do not touch interior metal surfaces with
wet or damp hands.
Defrosting
It is important to defrost and clean freezer
when ¼ to ½ inch of frost has accumulated.
Frost may tend to accumulate faster on upper
part of the freezer due to warm, moist air
entering the freezer when the door/lid is
opened. Remove food and leave the door/lid
open when defrosting the freezer.
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On upright models with a defrost drain
(Figure 1), remove drain plug on the inside
floor of the freezer by pulling straight out.
To access external drain tube on models
with a base panel, first remove the two
screws from the base panel. Locate the
drain tube near the left center under the
freezer. Place a shallow pan under the
drain tube. Defrost water will drain out.
Check pan occasionally so water does
not overflow. A ½ inch garden hose
adapter can be used to drain the freezer
directly into a floor drain. If your model
is not equipped with an adapter, one can
be purchased at most hardware stores.
Replace the drain plug when defrosting and
cleaning are completed. If the drain is left
open, warm air may enter freezer.
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On chest models with a defrost drain, place
a shallow pan or the Divider/Drain Pan
(some models) beneath the drain outlet
CAUTION
Freezer must be unplugged (to avoid
electrical hazard) from power source when
defrosting unit.
Some upright freezers are frost-free
and defrost automatically, but should be
cleaned occasionally.
Drain Pan
Drain Tube
Figure 1
(Figure 2). A ½ inch garden hose adapter
can be used to drain the freezer directly
into a floor drain (Figure 3). If your model
is not equipped with an adapter, one can
be purchased at most hardware stores.
Drain
Pan
DrainTube
U09 Models
Only
Figure 2
Hose
Adaptor
Defrost
Drain
Plug
Figure 3
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